How to get from Athenry to Donegal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athenry to Donegal in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, take the 64 bus from Galway Bus Station station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 32 min.

332min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 6464
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Derry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Donegal
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    247 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 466 and 30

To get from Athenry to Donegal in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Athlone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 466 bus and finally take the 30 bus from Cavan Bus Station station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 466466
Bus - 3030
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cavan Bus Station
    ID 135861
    114 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Donegal
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athenry to Donegal

The distance between Athenry, Ireland and Donegal, Ireland is approximately 232.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 332 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athenry to Donegal by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Donegal, Ireland

Donegal is located at Donegal, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Donegal.

Bus stations close to Donegal:

  • Donegal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 466 and 30

To get from Athenry to Donegal in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Athlone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 466 bus and finally take the 30 bus from Cavan Bus Station station to Donegal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 466466
Bus - 3030
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cavan Bus Station
    ID 135861
    114 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Donegal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Donegal
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athenry to Donegal?

    The fastest way takes 332 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 64.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athenry to Donegal?

    The alternative route takes 313 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 466, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct train between Athenry and Donegal in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athenry to Donegal in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry to Galway (Ceannt) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Galway (Ceannt) station near Donegal in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athenry to Donegal in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athenry and Donegal in Ireland by train and bus is about 5 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athenry to get to Donegal in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athenry and Donegal in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Galway (Ceannt) stop, which is closest to Donegal in Ireland.

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